Trade shows have always been a Mecca for displaying and showcasing leading edge technologies. With so many displays vying for visitors’ attention, having the latest “toy” is always a great way to attract people to your exhibit.
In our last series of posts we discussed how trade shows and events are becoming more integrated with technology, with [...]
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Bringing Trade Shows to Life with RFID
Evolution of Trade Shows (part 2): “The Hybrid”
In part 1 of this post we explored the increased acceptance of remote collaboration technologies and the ensuing rise of virtual trade shows and events. At first many of us wondered if technology and an ailing economy would conspire to replace the traditional trade show forever. However, today we are beginning to see that something much more exciting and promising [...]
Evolution of Trade Shows (part 1): “Virtually There”
The economic nosedive in late 2008 (and the corporate cut-backs that ensued) spawned a wider acceptance of virtual technologies that had a great effect on the trade show and event world.
As businesses mandated cuts in non-essential travel, web-based meeting providers such as GoToMeeting and WebEx saw a huge increase in users. This shift to adopt [...]
Are You Killing Great Marketing?
As an exhibit and event designer, many of my posts are written from an agency perspective. However, as creative director, a huge part of my job is getting inside clients’ heads and seeing the “big picture” from a multitude of perspectives.
One thing that has puzzled me for years is how, even with great research, planning [...]
Walk a Trade Show in My Shoes
It’s been a while since my last post. When I finally picked up the proverbial pen and began debating what to write about, one topic I’ve wanted to touch on for a long time jumped out. At the risk of being too industry specific, I’ve always wondered: How many designers entering the exhibits & events field have ever [...]
The Tao of “Why”
No, this is not a philosophical discussion. Consider it an approach to successful communication.
More than any other word, “why” has the ability to imply a search for deeper meaning. It is also something that I increasingly find myself asking. Whether in work or life, the need to understand and rationalize the “why”, or in fact, [...]
The Art of Low-Tech Interactive Exhibits
The last few years have seen a huge increase in the use of technology to drive audience interaction in the trade show and event business. The sad part of this trend is that the technologies being employed often have little or no connection to the goals or theme of an event.
In the past, exhibitors might [...]
Branding and Event Marketing
Here is another great article that I found at experientialmarketing20.com. It talks about the relationship between event marketing and branding. Companies are sometimes hesitant to make the connection between the two, in an effort to justify a specific tactic as it relates to the event, but the audience perceives the opposite: the event is the [...]
What Can We Serve You Today?
Our guest blogger today is Jeanine Becker. Jeanine has worked both sides of the fence. Formerly as a client, organizing trade show and event programs for top pharmaceutical and consumer electronics brands. Now, as a leading account manager with kubik’s Mount Laurel, NJ office, she uses her insight to help clients and other marketing professionals [...]
The Right Staff: Who’s Face-to-Face with your Clients?
I debated whether to tackle the topic of tradeshow and event staffing. I mean, let’s face it, a quick Google search will tell you… it’s been done! But, in my typical stubborn fashion, I eventually settled on the conclusion that this topic’s importance simply cannot be overstated. So, I ask you… “Do you have the [...]
